The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0838-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Hy-Vee Mint Cheesecake Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Hy-Vee is recalling mint-flavored cheesecakes because the product tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers in eight states should check expiration dates and discard affected items.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants a Critical rating under the rubric for high-risk pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling specific packages of HyVee brand mint-flavored cheese cakes. The recall was initiated because the product contained an ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected products include Mint Cheesecake (7 oz) and Mint Cheesecake Family Size (28 oz) packaged in clear plastic containers. The recall covers units with expiration dates between December 6, 2018, and January 11, 2019. The products were distributed to consumers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their expiration dates and packaging. If the product matches the description and expiration date range, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HyVee brand mint-flavored cheese cakes packaged in the following ways: 1) Mint Cheesecake, Net Wt. 7 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA UPC 02 80224 XXXXX packaged in clear plastic containers; 2) Mint Cheesecake Family Size, Net Wt. 28 OZ, HyVee West Des Moines, IA 02 80223 XXX
Manufacturer
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Category
Food — Dairy / Dessert
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Expiration date range between December 6
  • 2018 and January 11
  • 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Hy-Vee Stores Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 16 products in this recall →

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